'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' opens

Universal Orlando Resort surprised midnight moviegoers of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' — at AMC Universal Cineplex 20 — with exclusive, complimentary access to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Islands of Adventure. Immediately following the film, fans had Potter's world all to themselves from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.

JENSEN BEACH — Emily Duckworth, 16, of Stuart, shows her friends her "Timer Turner Necklace" from the Harry Potter movies before the first midnight showings of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at Regal Cinemas in Jensen Beach on Thursday. "Harry Potter has been in my life for ten years and it's sad to see it end," said Duckworth. "I hope it can carry on to our future now that it is ending."

JENSEN BEACH — Regal Cinemas manager Victor Cane dressed as Harry Potter smiles as he greets movie goers before the first midnight showings of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at Regal Cinemas in Jensen Beach on Thursday.

JENSEN BEACH — Jessica Griffith, 16, of Jensen Beach, (left) socializes with friends Chloe B. McAlpin, 16, of Stuart, and Emily Duckworth, 16, of Stuart, before the first midnight showings of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at Regal Cinemas in Jensen Beach on Thursday. "Since I was a child I have grown up with him (Harry Potter) and it's sad to see it end, but I am really excited for the conclusion," said McAlpin.

JENSEN BEACH — Movie goers walk past the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 teaser poster before the first midnight showings at Regal Cinemas in Jensen Beach on Thursday.

JENSEN BEACH — Dressed as Professor McGonagall, Alanah Drennan, 17, of Stuart, smile as she socializes with friends before the first midnight showings of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at Regal Cinemas in Jensen Beach on Thursday. "It's the end of a legacy and the start of a new magical begining," said Drennan.

JENSEN BEACH — Lauren Gorodestsky, 19, of Palm City, (center)dressed as the Harry Potter character Hermione Granger, socializes with friends Parth Patel, 19, of Port St. Lucie, (left) and Leah Hagen, 18, of Jensen Beach before the first midnight showings of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at Regal Cinemas in Jensen Beach on Thursday. "I read the first Harry Potter book ten years ago and it has been such a magical part of my childhood to grow up with all those great characters," said Gorodetsky.

JENSEN BEACH — Movie goers walk by the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 movie display before the first midnight showings at Regal Cinemas in Jensen Beach on Thursday.

JENSEN BEACH — Dressed as a Slytherin student Shainnel Eans, 25, of Port St. Lucie, waits in the snack line with friend Temara Foster, 16, of Orlando, who came dressed as a Gryffindor student before the first midnight showings of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at Regal Cinemas in Jensen Beach on Thursday. "It's (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2) going to be epic," said Foster.

JENSEN BEACH — Regal Cinemas manager Victor Cane (left) dressed as Harry Potter greets movie goers with employee Justin Lynch who dressed as Draco before the first midnight showings of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at Regal Cinemas in Jensen Beach on Thursday.

Jenny Haber has the Harry Potter scar drawn on her head by Molly Skinner before the first midnight showings of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at the Regal Cinema on Thursday, July 14, 2011 in Gainesville, Fla.

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Delaney Messer, 14, of Vero Beach laughs while posing next to a poster of Harry Potter character Draco Malfoy as her friend Brianna Neal, 13, of Vero Beach takes her picture on Thursday afternoon during the Harry Potter 24-hour movie marathon at the Majestic Theatre in Vero Beach. The marathon was to end with a midnight showing of the newest and final movie, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2."

Geoffrey Messer, 14, of Vero Beach talks with friends on Thursday afternoon during the Harry Potter 24-hour movie marathon at the Majestic Theatre in Vero Beach.

VERO BEACH - Dressed as a Slytherin student, Delaney Messer, 14, of Vero Beach uses her wand with friend Brianna Neal, 13, of Vero Beach on Thursday afternoon during the Harry Potter 24-hour movie marathon at the Majestic Theatre in Vero Beach. The marathon ends with a midnight showing of the newest and final movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two. "I sleep last night. I was too excited," Messer said. CQ: Delaney Messer, Brianna Neal0715_TCLO_TC IR Harry Potter 4.jpg

Sisters (from left) Ciera Flores, 13, Chelsey Flores, 22, and Paige Flores, 16, wait Thursday afternoon at the head of the line for the midnight showing of the final Harry Potter movie. The girls arrived about 9:45 a.m.

Kim Glinis, far right, 19, leaves the theatre for a break between the second and third Harry Potter movies while dressed in a wizard costume, July 14, 2011. Harry Potter fans participated in a 21-hour long marathon of all seven Harry Potter films Thursday at the Showcase Cinema's East in anticipation of the final film released tonight at midnight. The first movie started before the sun rose, at an early 5 am, and many fans brought pillows and blankets to get them through the long day.

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Claire Knapp, 19, walks through the halls of Showcase Cinemas East between the second and third movies fully dressed in wizard garb, July 14, 2011. Knapp and two friends had arrived at the theatre at 4 am to make sure to get a seat for the first showing. Harry Potter fans participated in a 21-hour long marathon of all seven Harry Potter films Thursday at the Showcase Cinema's East in anticipation of the final film released tonight at midnight. The first movie started before the sun rose, at an early 5 am, many fans brought pillows and blankets to get them through the long day.

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Annie Johnston-Glick (left), sister Grace Johnston-Glick and brother Jack Johnston-Glick grew up having the Harry Potter books read to them by their father, Geoff Johnston-Glick. The siblings dress in costume for the opening night screening of Harry Potter Deathly Hallows 2 at the Century 16 movie theater in Ventura on Thursday.

Dressed as Harry Potter, Nate Radeke, 9, of Bremerton and his father Dan get a few snacks at the concession stand prior to entering the theatre for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in Poulsbo on Thursday.

Tara Vanoni (left) and Emily Borchett dress in costume for the opening night screening of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" at the Century 16 movie theater in Ventura on Thursday.

Fans wait hours a double feature that includes the debut of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" at the Century 16 movie theater in Ventura on Thursday.

Dressed as Professor Snape, Shawn Goerke (center) walks past the theatre line as he heads for the entrance for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in Poulsbo on Thursday.

Matthias Clother, 9, shows off his Harry Potter scar prior to entering the theatre for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2 in Poulsbo on Thursday.

Jemma Armi wears spectre-specs, glasses from the Harry Potter films used to see Wrakspurts, an invisible creature in the films and books that she says clouds your thoughts. Armi was among the fans to wait in line multiple hours for the opening night screening of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" at the Century 16 movie theater in Ventura.

Andrew Watson, 12, of Ventura, dressed as Harry Potter, gets some fresh air after waiting for six hours for a double feature of Harry Potter that includes the debut of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2"at the Century 16 movie theater in Ventura on Thursday.

Wizarding family Lilli, Sam, Amber, and William Greene getting ready to go to the midnight showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2 at the Majestic 11 in Vero Beach, Florida.